MACINTYRE HUDSON

Corporate Social Responsibility Modern slavery and human trafficking statement

Introduction Risk assessments This statement sets out MHA MacIntyre Hudson’s Risk assessments for all our suppliers are carried out by actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks individual offices on an ad-hoc basis as and when new related to its business and to put in place steps that suppliers need to be engaged or a service is to be re- are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human tendered. The majority of our suppliers are through FISCO trafficking in our business and its supply chains. As a who are a provider of workplace services and products. responsible business, we’re committed to upholding They have their own Modern Slavery Statement in place internationally recognised human rights through the way and also use a Supplier Code of Conduct. The remainder we operate. have a long-standing relationship with the Firm, forming trust and confidence in their practices backed by their This statement relates to actions and activities during reputation in the marketplace. We seek to obtain either the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. their own Modern Slavery Statement or a completion of MHA MacIntyre Hudson developed this statement a questionnaire setting out their assurance that they are to comply with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It compliant with the Act, and have obtained these from the outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery majority of current suppliers. across our Firm and supply chain. Section 54 of the Act requires companies to be more transparent about Risk assessments of recruitment agencies we work with how they tackle modern slavery in their supply chain. are undertaken by the Recruitment team. We have long- This includes detailed information on structures and standing relationships with the majority of the agencies relevant policies and systems. The Firm recognises we work with and we are assured of their practices that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach from previous experience and their reputation in the to slavery and human trafficking. We are absolutely marketplace. We have obtained written reassurance from committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking all recruitment agencies we are working with that they in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our are compliant with the Act and have also set out this supply chains are free from slavery, human trafficking, requirement in our Heads of Terms. We will continue to do exploitation and discrimination. this for any new agencies we use.

Firm’s structure and supply chains Documents proving the right to work in the UK documents are always checked by the Firm for all new employees This statement covers the activities of MHA MacIntyre when they start working for the Firm. Temporary staff Hudson. We are a top 15 UK accounting Firm, offering from agencies are always thoroughly checked prior to a full range of compliance and advisory services to appointment. All employees are given an employment entrepreneurial businesses, groups and multinationals contract and are made aware of all internal policies and with operations in the UK and to offshore investment procedures as well as their statutory entitlements and funds. The Firm has over 90 Partners and around 750 other benefits. staff in twelve offices in , the South East, East Anglia, the Midlands and in the Cayman Islands. MHA MacIntyre Hudson is the UK member of Baker Tilly Due diligence International, one of the world’s largest leading networks of independently owned and managed accountancy and The Firm undertakes due diligence when considering business advisory firms. taking on new clients and suppliers and regularly reviews its existing clients and suppliers. The Firm in the currently operates in 12 different offices: Bedford, Birmingham, Canterbury, Chelmsford, , Leicester, London, , Milton Keynes, Northampton, Peterborough and Reading. The Firm doesn’t operate in high risk areas and we don’t consider any of our activities to be at high risk of slavery or human trafficking. Relevant policies Training The Firm has a complete suite of policies in place The Firm uses an online training portal iLearn. As part of which include Speaking Up policy, Code of Ethics, Equal the mandatory training courses the Firm requires all staff Opportunities policy, Diversity policy and Recruitment to undertake Modern Slavery and equality and diversity policy, all of which deal with the anti-slavery initiatives training. either directly or indirectly. We also have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy. References to modern This training also forms a mandatory part of the Firm’s slavery and human trafficking are clear in all these induction process alongside Health and Safety to policies. The overall responsibility for the policies lies be completed within the first week of employment. with the HR Partner. Equality and diversity training is carried out at the Firm’s • Speaking Up policy Representing Us course. Reports are run to check that staff are completing these courses, and this is done on a The Firm encourages all its workers, customers and monthly basis. other business partners to speak up with concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the Firm. This includes any circumstances that may Awareness-raising programme give rise to risk of slavery or human trafficking. In light of the Modern Slavery Act, we assessed the The Firm’s procedure set out in the Speaking Up awareness of these issues among our staff and clients. policy is designed to make it easy for workers to As well as training staff, the Firm raised awareness of make disclosures, without fear of retaliation. The Firm modern slavery issues by addressing the below issues in launched a Whistle Blowing confidential hotline for the Firm’s internal intranet: staff last year. The Firm also has in place an open and transparent grievance process for all staff including • the basic principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015; agency workers. • how employers can identify and prevent slavery and • Code of conduct human trafficking; The Firm’s code makes clear to employees the actions • what employees can do to flag up potential slavery or and behaviour expected of them when representing human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the Firm. We strive to maintain the highest standards the Firm; and of employee conduct and ethical behaviour at all • what external help is available.” times including when operating abroad and managing our supply chain. This is being repeated at regular intervals.

• Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies Board approval The Firm is committed to providing equal This statement has been approved by the Firm’s opportunities in employment and to abolishing Management Board, who will review and update it discrimination in employment and against customers. annually. All members of staff go through our equality and diversity training. We are also fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Rakesh Shaunak • Recruitment policy Managing Partner The Firm uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before Signed ______accepting workers from that agency. • Corporate Social Responsibility policy Date ______6 March 2020 The Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy was launched last year. This sets out the core principles and guidelines for the Firm’s social responsibility activities and allows staff paid time to get involved in activities and work in their local community.

MHA MacIntyre Hudson is the trading name of MacIntyre Hudson LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in with registered number OC312313. A list of partners’ names is open for inspection at its registered office, 201 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1LZ. Registered to carry on audit work in the United Kingdom and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. An independent member of MHA, a national association of UK accountancy firms. The term ‘partner’ or ‘partners’ indicates that the person (or persons) in question is (or are) a member(s) of MacIntyre Hudson LLP or an employee or consultant of its affiliated businesses with equivalent standing and qualifications. Partners and directors acting as administrators or administrative receivers contract as agents and without personal liability. Further information and links to the respective regulators and appointed individuals’ qualifications can be found via our website www.macintyrehudson.co.uk/information.html MHA MacIntyre Hudson is an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International Limited is an English company. Baker Tilly International provides no professional services to clients. Each member Firm is a separate and independent legal entity and each describes itself as such. Baker Tilly UK Group LLP is the owner of the Baker Tilly trademark. MHA MacIntyre Hudson is not Baker Tilly International’s agent and does not have the authority to bind Baker Tilly International or act on Baker Tilly International’s behalf. None of Baker Tilly International, MHA MacIntyre Hudson, nor any of the other member firms of Baker Tilly International has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions.

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